VISA TO LEBANON / LEBANON IMMIGRATION GUIDE

Anonymous — Tue Jan 03, 2006 4:04 pm

Author: Anonymous

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 4:04 pm

VISA TO LEBANON / LEBANON IMMIGRATION GUIDE

Restricted entry:

The Government of Lebanon refuses entry to holders of Israeli and Palestinian passports, holders of passports containing a visa for Israel, valid or expired, used or unused and passports with entry stamps to Israel.

PASSPORTS:

Passport valid for six months required by all except nationals of the Syrian Arab Republic arriving from their country with a valid national ID.

VISAS:

Required by all except the following:

(a) nationals of the Syrian Arab Republic for unlimited stays, provided arriving directly from the Syrian Arab Republic (check with Embassy for current regulations);

(b) nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for stays of up to three months;

(c) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding onward or return documentation and not spending the night at, or leaving, the airport.

Note :
1. The following can obtain their visas on arrival at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry at the Lebanese border, providing passport holders do not possess an Israeli stamp, and they hold return or onward tickets:

(a) nationals of countries listed in the chart above, except nationals of Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia who must obtain a visa prior to arrival;

(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China (PR), Costa Rica, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Singapore, Switzerland and Venezuela. The above list is subject to frequent changes. All visitors requiring a visa should contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) before leaving for details about where to obtain their visa; see Contact Addresses section.

Types of visa and cost:
Visitor and Business: £25 (single-entry); £50 (multiple-entry).
Transit (available at the border): US$25.

Validity:

Visitor visas are generally issued for stays of up to three months.

Application to:

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements:

(a) Valid passport.
(b) Two completed application forms.
(c) Two passport-size photos.
(d) Fee payable by cash or postal order only.
(e) For Visitor visas, a letter of invitation from Lebanese host or confirmation of accommodation booking from travel agent.
(f) For Business visas, a letter of invitation from the Lebanese host company and/or the applicant’s company in country of origin.
(g) Stamped, self-addressed, registered envelope for postal applications.
Note: Children under 18 years old require written consent from their parents/guardian before their visa can be processed.

Working days required:
One to two days.

Temporary residence:
Formalities for temporary residence will be arranged in Lebanon. For details of student and employment visas, enquire at Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.

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VISA TO LEBANON / LEBANON IMMIGRATION GUIDE